September 2008 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Loss of Desmocollin 3 in mice causes skin blisters and hair loss.
September 2009 in “Annales D Endocrinologie” DHEA supplementation may improve quality of life, neuropsychological functions, and sexual satisfaction in individuals with adrenal insufficiency, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
11 citations,
May 2010 in “Journal of the South African Veterinary Association” Mycophenolate mofetil helped reduce steroid use in treating a dog's autoimmune skin disease.
11 citations,
January 2009 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Early and aggressive treatment can significantly regrow hair in discoid lupus erythematosus.
3 citations,
July 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Skin reactions are a common reason for emergency visits due to drug allergies, with some severe cases needing intensive care.
90 citations,
June 2006 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of hair and scalp tissue, considering both clinical and microscopic features.
66 citations,
July 2007 in “Journal of Molecular Medicine” Stress increases certain chemicals in the skin and nerves, which might worsen skin conditions.
42 citations,
February 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Researchers found a way to create cells from stem cells that act like human cells important for hair growth and could be used for hair regeneration treatments.
39 citations,
August 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Stem cell therapy may help treat tough hair loss cases.
35 citations,
October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Autoimmune diseases can cause hair loss, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent damage.
29 citations,
December 2003 in “Teratology” Minoxidil use during pregnancy may cause fetal harm.
20 citations,
November 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” IFN-γ and IL-2 are important for T cell activation in hair loss in mice.
19 citations,
October 2008 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Anti-cancer treatments can cause reversible hair loss, skin sensitivity, pigmentation changes, nail damage, and skin reactions, with a need for more research on managing these side effects.
18 citations,
October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are key for managing rare scalp disorders that cause permanent hair loss.
16 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” New treatments and early diagnosis methods for permanent hair loss due to scar tissue are important for managing its psychological effects.
14 citations,
July 2016 in “Anatomical Science International” The study suggests that the arrector pili muscle is important for hair health and its damage might contribute to hair loss.
10 citations,
September 2014 in “European Journal of Dermatology” A woman's hair loss worsened after starting hepatitis C treatment due to immune changes in her hair follicles.
9 citations,
July 2002 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that fexofenadine reduces inflammation in chronic hives, cholestyramine helps half of pregnant women with itchy rashes, and relaxing incisions are a good alternative in facial surgery for the elderly.
7 citations,
January 2021 in “Biology” Some COVID-19 patients have different skin problems, which might be the only sign of the virus or related to other health issues.
7 citations,
June 2015 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Some drugs can cause skin reactions, which may improve when the drug is stopped, and rapid diagnosis and stopping the drug is crucial.
7 citations,
September 2013 in “Current Dermatology Reports” Some skin medications are safe for pregnant women, but others pose risks or should not be used.
6 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of toxicologic pathology” Rabbit skin with active hair growth shows thicker, redder areas due to larger, more numerous hair follicles and increased blood vessels.
5 citations,
July 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” The "Punch Assay" can regenerate hair follicles efficiently in mice and has potential for human hair regeneration.
5 citations,
June 2015 in “Veterinary dermatology” A dog with complete hair loss regrew most hair after treatment, with no relapse after stopping treatment.
4 citations,
July 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Pregnancy right after giving birth in mice lacking IL-10 causes milk that leads to liver issues and hair loss in their babies.
2 citations,
January 2004 in “Elsevier eBooks” Lupus affects the skin in various ways, and proper skin examination is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Discoid Lupus Erythematosus often causes scarring hair loss, is influenced by genetics and environment, and requires early treatment to prevent worsening.
February 2015 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials” 4-META resin heals skin wounds faster and better than cyanoacrylate.
January 2010 in “Nihon Hou Kagaku Gijutsu Gakkaishi” The modified staining method can determine the ABO blood group of hair samples accurately.
45 citations,
September 2000 in “Archives of dermatology” The study found that the enzyme linked to acne is present in the same areas of both acne-affected and normal skin.